Community planning, land use and development

Information for land use planning practitioners, residents and property owners on land use planning, mapping and permits.

Land use planning practitioners

Land use planning tools and regulations for practitioners
Information, guides and required documents for community planning, land use and development.

Find my property
Search for properties with the GeoNB mapping tool.
Land use planning and regulations for property owners
Information, guides and required documents for community planning, land use and development.

Private well permits
Information for private-well owners on permits, management and drinking water safety.
On-site septic system permits
Property owners who need to install, construct, repair and/or replace an on-site sewage disposal system require an application and approval from a provincial inspector.
Watercourse and Wetland Alteration (WAWA) permits
When a permit is required for work near a watercourse or wetland, and how to apply.
Protected watershed
How the province protects drinking water sources by managing land use around lakes, rivers and streams.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
An overview of the EIA process, regulations and sector-specific guidelines, as well as access to records of past and ongoing assessments.
Service New Brunswick land registry
Land registry records and manages property ownership, interests and legal transactions to ensure clear and enforceable land titles.

Areas with a Land Use Plan (PDF 2.5 MB)
See which areas of New Brunswick are covered by a land use plan.
Find my property – GeoNB
Service New Brunswick’s map of registered properties in New Brunswick.
Local governments and regional service commissions contacts (PDF 387 KB)
Contact the Planning Department at your local government or RSC.
Local government and rural district maps
Find a list of all New Brunswick’s local governments and rural districts
Provincial agriculture site suitability mapping
Information for people interested in agriculture in the province.
Provincial flood hazard maps – GeoNB
Historical information and data on flooding in New Brunswick